Sanctuary

How crazy the birds are now that it is really summer here in Portland. I was sitting in the living room today and there was so much squaking and chirping outside, it sounded like we were on the grounds of a bird sanctuary! It made me laugh and then feel glad. We really have a great spot. We are in Portland, the city, but our spot is quiet and full of big Douglas Fir trees and a lot of birds!

When D and I take walks, it's like being in the countryside (sometimes). Then a big low-riding Cadillac will drive by blasting Blame It (On the Alcohol), and I'll remember I'm in the city. But in general, it's silent at night and full of wildlife during the day. You can see the stars and the moon clearly at night and D says "Mo!" and points to the moon.

My dad was just here talking about all the green we have, and it's true. Portland is GREEN. That, and the houses aren't smashed up against eachother. Growing up in the BIG city, I never saw this much green, heard this much wildlife, heard this much silence. It's nice for D, and nice for us too! Feeling very lucky where I'm at.